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Executive

Clinical CRO offering product development, trial and drug safety management. Includes information on services, company background, careers and locations.

Colin Shannon has served as Chief Executive Officer at PRA Health Sciences (formally PRA International) since January 1, 2010. He was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in May 2007. Prior to joining PRA, Mr. Shannon was employed by Pharmaceutical Product Development Inc. (PPD) for 12 years in key executive positions including Executive Vice President of Global Clinical Operations. He joined PPD in 1995 and served for four years as Chief Operating Officer for its European operations. His other roles at PPD included Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer for International Operations as well as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer for Europe. Prior to PPD, Mr. Shannon had more than 15 years of experience in a variety of financial and accounting positions in the utility and multimedia industries. Mr. Shannon holds a Master’s in Business Administration from City University in London and is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Association of Accountants.